Kristin Hunt

Kristin Hunt is a senior staff writer for PhillyVoice. A history and pop culture junkie, she spends her spare time stalking the Free Library shelves and binge watching TCM. She has previously contributed to Vulture, GQ, Mental Floss, JSTOR Daily, and The Washington Post.

kristin@phillyvoice.com

November 4, 2024

Fitness

Sly Fox Brewing welcomes bikers back to its muddy, hilly cyclocross course

by Kristin Hunt

Sly Fox Brewery in Pottstown will host its eighth annual cyclocross competition Sunday, Nov. 10. Cyclocross is a bit like mountain biking with some added challenges along the way, like steep stairs that force cyclists to dismount and climb to continue. Sly Fox's take on the race promises a mix of terrains with natural and man-made barriers, plus hills and sharp turns.

November 4, 2024

Health News

Consumers who bought generic drugs from 2 pharma companies may be eligible for refunds

by Kristin Hunt

Consumers who bought certain generic prescription medications from drug manufacturers Apotex and Heritage Pharmaceuticals from 2010 to 2018 may be eligible for refunds under a $49.1 million settlement between the companies and multiple states. Here's how to check your eligibility for a claim.

November 1, 2024

Courts

Philly DA Larry Krasner's lawsuit against Elon Musk sent back to state court

by Kristin Hunt

A federal judge sent Philly DA Larry Krasner's lawsuit against Elon Musk back to state court. The case concerns the billionaire's $1 million giveaways to voters in swing states including Pennsylvania.

November 1, 2024

Movies

John Legend-produced documentary explores Philadelphia's unique brand of soul music

by Kristin Hunt

'The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World' documentary explores the history of the Philadelphia soul genre pioneered by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Thom Bell, Teddy Pendergrass, Patti LaBelle and others.

October 31, 2024

Transportation

SEPTA advances trolley modernization project with federal funding

by Kristin Hunt

SEPTA will use federal grant money to study affordable housing and development opportunities along its Route 10 trolley line, as well as a possible extension. The transit authority plans to modernize stations and train cars.

October 31, 2024

Weekend

Dia de los Muertos parties and a Barack Obama musical: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Has the city's unusually dry weather wrecked your leaf-peeping plans? Dueling musical parodies can fill that empty space on the calendar. The Boozy Mutt will also host a disco-alien party for Space Cadet Brewing Co., and various community hubs and restaurants will mark Dia de los Muertos with special meals and activities.

October 30, 2024

Movies

Documentary chronicles the raunchy, ridiculous history of the Wing Bowl

by Kristin Hunt

Filmmaker Pat Taggart's documentary 'No One Died: The Wing Bowl Story,' which recently screened at the Philadelphia Film Festival, follows the former WIP chicken wing-eating competition from its humble beginnings in a hotel to its climatic 26th year in the Wells Fargo Center, two days before the Eagles won their first Super Bowl. Taggart and his producer Frank Peck are hoping to bring the Wing Bowl story to a streaming service.

October 29, 2024

Holiday

Christmas Village to feature new mulled wine varieties, first vegan booth

by Kristin Hunt

Christmas Village returns to LOVE Park, Dilworth Park and the City Hall courtyard in Philadelphia in late November. The holiday market features handmade gifts, cocoa, mulled wine, beer, brats, a Ferris wheel and a carousel. It is open for a sneak preview on Nov. 23-24 followed by a full month run from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve.

October 28, 2024

Courts

Philly DA sues Elon Musk to block $1 million voter sweepstakes in Pennsylvania

by Kristin Hunt

Philly DA Larry Krasner has sued Elon Musk to stop his $1 million voter giveaways in Pennsylvania. The billionaire Tesla and SpaceX founder has been hosting a daily sweepstakes with his Trump-supporting super PAC.

October 28, 2024

Music

Philadelphia Orchestra to embark on its 13th tour of China, more than any other U.S. ensemble

by Kristin Hunt

The Philadelphia Orchestra will embark on its 13th tour of China, the most by any American musical ensemble, this week. The concerts include first visits to Chengdu and the Hainan province.